300 S’wak vendors secure RM2.68 bln from PETRONAS in first half of 2026

By Marlynda Meraw KUCHING, Oct 21: For the first half of 2026, 300 Sarawak vendors secure RM2.68 billion in contracts from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak (MINTRED) Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan shared that since 2014, the cumulative value of contracts awarded to Sarawak vendors has reached RM51.5 billion, including contracts undertaken outside Sarawak. Awang Tengah, who is also Deputy Premier said that local companies…

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During his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly today, he said that Sarawak Energy’s vendor development programme had supported 212 vendors since 2019.
According to the Bukit Sari assemblyman, PETROS is also expanding opportunities for local companies through planned offshore, onshore, gas, and power investments.
Its Sarawak Gas Roadmap Ecosystem Blueprint outlines 15 programmes, including eight flagship initiatives, covering industry demand, infrastructure, technology, capability development, and financing.

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KUCHING, Oct 21: For the first half of 2026, 300 Sarawak vendors secure RM2.68 billion in contracts from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS).

Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak (MINTRED) Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan shared that since 2014, the cumulative value of contracts awarded to Sarawak vendors has reached RM51.5 billion, including contracts undertaken outside Sarawak.

Awang Tengah, who is also Deputy Premier said that local companies need technical expertise, certification, financing and real contract opportunities to move into higher-value work.

He added that in addition to PETRONAS, Sarawak Energy, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), and PETRA Energy are supporting this effort through strategic vendor development and procurement initiatives.

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